For Immediate Release
March 13, 2009
2009 Lieutenant Governor's
Awards For Excellence In BC Wines
Call For Entries
VICTORIA - The Government House Foundation announces the 2009 call for entries for the annual Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines. Wineries from across the province are invited to enter their best wines in the competition.
Timetable is as follows:
- May 22 - Deadline for receipt of entries
- June 5 - Deadline for entered wines to be delivered to Government House
- Late June -Wine judging takes place
- July 15 - Winning wines announced
- July/August - His Honour to visit wineries to make award presentations
Entry form is available here and information is available here. Any inquiries can be directed by email to ghinfo@gov.bc.ca.
In 2003, former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Iona Campagnolo, consulted with wine industry professionals throughout the province to establish the Lieutenant Governor’s Awards of Excellence in British Columbia Wines. The awards program recognizes and honours excellence in wines made from 100% British Columbian grown grapes and produced within the province.
- Contact:
- Adrienne Dunton
- 250-356-9499
- adrienne.dunton@gov.bc.ca
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